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Fabio Hager Sexteto concludes Min-On’s 54th Tango Series tour
From January 26 to March 9, the Fabio Hager Sexteto performed at 25 venues in 23 cities across Japan at the invitation of the Min-On Concert Association. Accompanied by three of Argentina’s most renowned tango dancer couples, the group is comprised of Fabio Hager on...
Pangaea Trio Berlin’s Japan tour ends in resounding success
Honoring the 35th anniversary of the reunification of Germany, the Min-On Concert Association invited Pangaea Trio Berlin to Japan to perform from February 25 to March 9. Members of the illustrious Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the trio is made up of Marlene Ito, the...
“Music and cultural exchange can connect people’s hearts and convey emotions and thoughts beyond words.”
Interview with Mrs. Natalia Salazar Balderrama, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in Japan
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Fabio Hager Sexteto concludes Min-On’s 54th Tango Series tour
From January 26 to March 9, the Fabio Hager Sexteto performed at 25 venues in 23 cities across Japan at the invitation of read more…
Pangaea Trio Berlin’s Japan tour ends in resounding success
Honoring the 35th anniversary of the reunification of Germany, the Min-On Concert Association invited Pangaea Trio Berlin to Japan read more…
Min-On welcomes Côte d’Ivoire minister and ambassador, holds special concert
On March 25, a high-ranking delegation from the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire officials led by Her Excellency Françoise Remarck read more…
“Music and cultural exchange can connect people’s hearts and convey emotions and thoughts beyond words.”
Interview with Mrs. Natalia Salazar Balderrama, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in Japan
read more…
Fabio Hager Sexteto concludes Min-On’s 54th Tango Series tour
From January 26 to March 9, the Fabio Hager Sexteto performed at 25 venues in 23 cities across Japan at the invitation of read more…
Pangaea Trio Berlin’s Japan tour ends in resounding success
Honoring the 35th anniversary of the reunification of Germany, the Min-On Concert Association invited Pangaea Trio Berlin to Japan read more…
Min-On welcomes Côte d’Ivoire minister and ambassador, holds special concert
On March 25, a high-ranking delegation from the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire officials led by Her Excellency Françoise Remarck read more…
Director of Indonesia’s Wahid Foundation visits Min-On
On March 21, Director Yenny Wahid of the Wahid Foundation in Indonesia called on the Min-On Concert Association read more…
South African deputy president’s spouse Humile Mashatile calls on Min-On
On March 19, Min-On Concert Association President Koji Yamaguchi welcomed Humile Mashatile read more…
On Mar. 25, Côte d’Ivoire Minister of Culture and Francophonie Françoise Remarck and Ambassador Ipo Gbolié Désiré Wulfran called on the Min-On. Later that evening, Min-On held a special concert honoring Minister Remarck’s visit, where some 100 dignitaries attended, including ambassadors from various African nations, officials of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representatives of business enterprises. Minister Remarck cited Min-On for promoting harmonious coexistence through music and for discovering new trends in the medium while protecting its traditions.
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Results of the Second Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
Announcement of the Results of the Second Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 Contestants who are listed below have passed the Second Preliminary Round of the Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 The Final Round of the...
Results of First Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The announcement of the Results of the First Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 No.56 KIKO Erika No.68 Kornilios Viktor MICHAILIDIS No.90 TAKAHASHI Tatsuma No.106 KANNARI Daiki No.124 YOSHIZAKI Ayano No.156 Nikita SOROKIN No.171...
Holding of the Contestants’ Briefing : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 in the presence of Mr. Tadaaki Otaka, chairperson of the Panel of Judges, and Mr. Ken Takaseki, the judge. The First...
Announcement of Contestants : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The Competition in 2024 received 291 applications from 37 countries/regions. Of these, 18 participants from 10 countries were selected by Screening Documents and Footage. They will face the first preliminary round on Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, 8. 39 Kent...
“Music and cultural exchange can connect people’s hearts and convey emotions and thoughts beyond words.”
Interview with Mrs. Natalia Salazar Balderrama, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in Japan https://youtu.be/kut-eS868nE Min-On: Thank you very much for giving us this invaluable opportunity to interview you at your...
“Believing in the Power of Education and Music to Change Lives, Thoughts and Feelings”
On November 15 last year, Tareq Jundi, one of Jordan’s most renowned musicians, performed at the “Japan-Jordan Friendship Concert” held to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Jordan and Japan. We had the privilege of...
The Power of Small Efforts: Creating Big Waves with “Two Drops of the Ocean”
We were given the opportunity to interview two musicians who performed at the Japan-Croatia Friendship "Elis & Utako" Lecture Concert held on October 25 last year. 【Artist Profiles】 Elis Lovrić A multifaceted artist from Croatia, Elis is dedicated to preserving...
Interview with the Ambassador of Argentina
As part of its ongoing series of meetings with ambassadors of the world stationed in Japan, the Min-On Concert Association interviewed His Excellency Rubén Eduardo Miguel Tempone, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Argentine Republic to Japan. The...
Min-On welcomes Côte d’Ivoire minister and ambassador, holds special concert
On March 25, a high-ranking delegation from the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire officials led by Her Excellency Françoise Remarck, Minister of Culture and Francophonie, and His Excellency Ipo Gbolié Désiré Wulfran, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Côte...
Director of Indonesia’s Wahid Foundation visits Min-On
On March 21, Director Yenny Wahid of the Wahid Foundation in Indonesia called on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. The daughter of former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid, Director Wahid was greeted by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi, Vice President...
South African deputy president’s spouse Humile Mashatile calls on Min-On
On March 19, Min-On Concert Association President Koji Yamaguchi welcomed Humile Mashatile, the spouse of Deputy President Paul Mashatile of the Republic of South Africa, to the Min-On Culture Center in Tokyo. In their meeting, Mrs. Mashatile pointed to Min-On founder...
President of Chinese culture foundation calls on Min-On
On March 19, President Zhou Ling Fei of the Lu Xun Culture Foundation and Zhang Yue from the Shao Xing Media Center called on the Min-On Concert Association in Tokyo. They were welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi and other Min-On officials. Prior to touring...